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expressionless

 

[ ɪkˈsprɛʃənləs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

showing no emotion

Expressionless means showing no emotion or feeling, often with a blank or neutral facial expression. It is the state of not displaying any outward signs of emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, or surprise.

Synonyms

blank, deadpan, stoic.

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Word Description / Examples
expressionless

When someone shows no emotion at all on their face, typically in a neutral or serious situation.

  • She listened to the news with an expressionless face.
  • Despite the surprise announcement, he remained expressionless.
blank

Used when the face shows no reaction, often due to confusion or lack of understanding.

  • His face was blank when she asked the complex question.
  • She stared at the exam paper with a blank look.
stoic

Describes someone who shows calm and endurance, hiding their emotions, particularly in stressful or painful situations.

  • Despite the chaos around him, he remained stoic.
  • She was stoic during the entire surgery.
deadpan

Often associated with humor or sarcasm, this describes someone who delivers a joke or statement in a serious, emotionless manner.

  • He told the joke with a completely deadpan expression.
  • Her deadpan humor often caught people off guard.

Examples of usage

  • She stared at him expressionlessly, giving away nothing.
  • His expressionless face made it hard to read his true emotions.
  • The actress's expressionless performance left the audience puzzled.

Translations

Translations of the word "expressionless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inexpressivo

🇮🇳 भावहीन

🇩🇪 ausdruckslos

🇮🇩 tanpa ekspresi

🇺🇦 безвиразний

🇵🇱 bez wyrazu

🇯🇵 無表情

🇫🇷 impassible

🇪🇸 sin expresión

🇹🇷 ifadesiz

🇰🇷 무표정한

🇸🇦 بلا تعبير

🇨🇿 bezvýrazný

🇸🇰 bezvýrazný

🇨🇳 无表情

🇸🇮 brezizrazen

🇮🇸 svipbrigðalaus

🇰🇿 салқын

🇬🇪 უცვლელი

🇦🇿 ifadəsiz

🇲🇽 sin expresión

Etymology

The word 'expressionless' originated from the combination of 'expression' and the suffix '-less', which means 'without'. It first appeared in the early 19th century, derived from the concept of lacking expression or emotion in one's demeanor or appearance. Over time, 'expressionless' has become a commonly used term to describe someone who shows no emotion or feeling.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,639, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.